The University of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Public · Southeastern Conference
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The University of Tennessee Knoxville admitted 43.6% of applicants university-wide (23,464 of 53,841).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 43.6% | 23,464 | 53,841 |
| In-state | 72.8% | 8,725 | 11,980 |
| Out-of-state | 35.1% | 14,526 | 41,408 |
| International applicants | 47.1% | 213 | 452 |
| Men | 45.7% | 9,916 | 21,707 |
| Women | 42.2% | 13,548 | 32,134 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 23,464 admitted students, 7,143 enrolled (30.4% yield).
The University of Tennessee Knoxville Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1280–1380
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 26–31
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.75–4.00
Testing policy: Required
The University of Tennessee Knoxville Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $57,014/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,672 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $25,342 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $57,014/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,029 |
| $30k–48k | $12,162 |
| $48k–75k | $18,206 |
| $75k–110k | $23,627 |
| Over $110k | $25,688 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition plus $3,000 enrichment (Full Tuition)
- Provost's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Tennessee Pledge Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Volunteer Scholarship — Varies (reduces non-resident tuition) (Automatic)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Volunteer Scholarship — $5,000–$18,000 per year (International Aid)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition plus $3,000 enrichment (Full Tuition)
- Global Ambassador Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Provost's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Volunteer Scholarship — Varies (reduces non-resident tuition) (Automatic)
The University of Tennessee Knoxville Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application for Admission (Common App or Go Vols)
- Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)
- Self-Reported Standardized Test Scores (ACT/SAT)
- One Required Essay from Seven Prompts
- Recommendation Letters (Academic, Professional, or Personal) (optional)
- Personal Statement (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application for Admission (Common App or Go Vols)
- Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)
- Self-Reported Standardized Test Scores (ACT/SAT)
- One Required Essay from Seven Prompts
- Recommendation Letters (Academic, Professional, or Personal) (optional)
- Personal Statement (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
The University of Tennessee Knoxville · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- If applicable, please share any circumstance(s) that would have had an adverse impact on your academic performance.Optional
Draft these in the free Essay Coach
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $60,249
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 73.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 92.4%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,500
- At graduation
The University of Tennessee Knoxville · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #102
- WSJ: #373
- Forbes: #130
- Niche: #127
- QS: #607
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2026-12-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
The University of Tennessee Knoxville Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C21–C22 · 2025
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (30%), Engineering (9%), Social sciences (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 18:1 · 27% of class sections have under 20 students.
The University of Tennessee Knoxville Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.